Senior Security Officer

Requirements

• A minimum of Grade 12 qualification and No experience required.
• Grade B PSIRA.
• Knowledge of access control procedures, measures for the control and movement of equipment and stores, prescribed security procedures (e.g.
• MISS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents, relevant emergency procedure.
• Effective communication, analytical and numerical skills, organisation and planning, ability to meet deadlines, ability to work in a team, interpersonal skills, problem solving, motivational skills, computer literate, ability to operate equipment and machines.
• Analytical thinking, ability to work under stressful situations, ability to communicate at all levels, good interpersonal relationship and hard-working.

Duties

• Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers/service providers, ensuring adherence to department security policies:
• Allocate duties to security officers/service providers, monitor outcomes and institute the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from norms and standards.
• Monitor access control to prevent unauthorized entry in buildings and other premises.
• Authorisation of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises, Inspect and report all none functioning of security measures (e.g.
• XRay machines, Walk-through metal detectors, security lights and etc.).
• Check incidents/occurrence books/registers.
• Monitor and provide support in case of emergencies.
• Render administrative and related functions, Determine rosters, shift schedules and overtime.
• Monitor performance of employees and determine training needs.
• Control leave and related personnel matters in line with HR procedures and prescripts.
• Provide security related services.
• Administer key control system.
• Identify risks and threats to the security of the department.
• Provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers.
• Monitor and respond to alarm system.
• Report faulty equipment/systems.
• Ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services.
• Conduct preliminary incident investigations and submit reports.
• Administer all control room operations to safeguard the department’s assets, Supervise all control room activities.
• Report all incidents and any identified non-compliance relating to security prescripts.
• Review of footages upon request through proper procedure.
• Update all registers for the incidents observed.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
• Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
• Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
• Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
• PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
• PART C - PART G:
• Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
• This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
• Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
• Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
• Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
• Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
• Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
• Note:
• It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
• Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Note:
• For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
• Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
• It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
• Encrypted document will not be accepted.
• All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
• Important:
• Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
• Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.